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Use within the European Union (EU)
Revision: 2 – Sept 2020 OMMC00296
Name and address
Equipment complying with the Pressure Equipment
Directive must be marked with the name and
address of the manufacturer and where appropriate,
of his authorised representative established with the
European Community.
Suitable for liquids to Groups 1 & 2
When used with liquids defined as Groups 1 or 2, the
Model C Valve falls into the PED Sound Engineering
Practice (SEP) category. Units must not be CE
marked in the SEP category (although are CE
marked for compliance with the ATEX Directive (see
Section 4.2)).
Users who are uncertain as to the applicability of the Pressure
Equipment Directive should contact AMOT, particularly if using more
hazardous (Group 1) fluids.
4.2 Hazardous Areas
4.2.1 Hazardous Area Directive (ATEX)
The ATEX Directive is applicable to all equipment both electrical and
mechanical that is put into service in a designated hazardous area.
The Model C Valve, as mechanical equipment, has been assessed in
accordance with EN ISO 80079-36 and has been designated as Group
II equipment. Group II equipment is suitable for use in places where
a potentially explosive atmosphere may be present. Group II
equipment shall not be used underground in mines, or in the surface
installations of such mines that are susceptible to firedamp or
combustible dust.
The Model C Valve has been assessed for use in places designated as
containing hazardous gas; they shall not be used in places
designated as containing hazardous dust.
The Model C Valve, when suitable for use within the European
Community, carries a nameplate, an example of which is shown in
Figure 1. The nameplate contains the following information pertinent
to the ATEX Hazardous Area Directive requirements:
Model An alphanumeric text identifier stamped
onto the nameplate that fully describes the
type of equipment.
Serial No A unique serial number stamped on the
nameplate to allow traceability of
manufacture.
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